Boston, Mass. ÛÒ In
celebration of the 10th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The
Jimmy Fund, the Boston Athletic Association announced today it will begin an
event countdown on its new website beginning this afternoon. The ten-day
countdown will display a different highlight from ten years of the popular race
with a short story, and will end on Saturday, October 9, the night before the
event. An advanced preview of the
countdown is included here:

Thursday, September 30

10 ÛÒ
Partnership with Dana-Farber

Since 2003, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The
Jimmy Fund have been the presenting sponsor of the B.A.A. Half Marathon. This partnership allows members of the
Dana-Farber Runners team to raise funds while training for the 13.1 mile race.

Friday, October
1

9 ÛÒ Martin
Fagan nearly sets course record in 2009

Ireland‘s Martin Fagan emerged through the Emerald Necklace
just one second off of Thomas NyarikiÛªs 2007 course record time. It was a
battle.

Saturday October
2

8 ÛÒ The
unbeatable Tony Nogueira

Course record holder and five-time winner, Tony
Nogueira has become synonymous with winning at the B.A.A. Half Marathon.

Sunday, October 3

7 ÛÒ
Trailblazer Wayne Levy ÛÒ 2001 Champion

In the fledgling B.A.A. Half MarathonÛªs first year, the B.A.A.Ûªs own Wayne Levy led the
way. HeÛªs run the Half Marathon every year since.

Monday, October
4

6 ÛÒ 43
people aiming to run all ten B.A.A. Half Marathons

Follow them, theyÛªve run this course before.

Tuesday, October
5

5 ÛÒ
Running through Franklin Park
Zoo

Dear Runners: Just because itÛªs eerily quiet, donÛªt
think youÛªre not being watched.

Wednesday, October
6

4 ÛÒ Sarah
Nixon back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002

The only runner in race history to win back-to-back
B.A.A. Half Marathon titles, Nixon was running
for more than just victory.

Thursday, October
7

3 ÛÒ
Davenport
Dominance

Course record holder and Olympian, Marie Davenport
etched her name in B.A.A. history with her dominating performances in 2003 and
2006.

Friday, October
8

2 ÛÒ 2007
MenÛªs Showdown, Photo Finish

The winner of the fastest B.A.A. Half Marathon wasnÛªt decided until the break tape. ThatÛªs where
Tom Nyariki made a move.

Saturday, October
9

1 ÛÒ The
Emerald Necklace

Parklands are the strength of many cities. Thanks to
the vision of one man, BostonÛªs parks hold a distinction. Thanks to
the City of BostonÛªs Parks and Recreation Department and
the Emerald Necklace Conservancy ÛÒ this park system comprises jewels for all to
enjoy.

The
10th Annual B.A.A. Half Marathon –
Fast Facts

Start Time: 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, 10.10.10

Start and Finish: White Stadium, BostonÛªs Franklin Park

Distance: 13 miles, 176 yards (21.082 Kilometers)

Organizer: Boston
Athletic Association

Presenting Sponsor:Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund

Field Size:6,000 official participants

Elite Athletes: A talented field of elite athletes from around the world will compete in
theHalf Marathon for a total of $30,000
in prize money. A full list of competitors will be released on Monday, October
4th. Prize money isawarded
equally to men and women based on the time from the starting gun (not by net
time), including $5,000 to the winners of the menÛªs andwomenÛªs open division.

The Course: B.A.A. Half Marathon course is an
out-and-back route that takes runnersalong the Emerald Necklace park system, and includes a section of the
Franklin Park Zoo. It is certified per the guidelines set forth by USA
Trackand Field.

New for 2010:Runners will start and finish in White Stadium in Franklin Park.

Course Records:

MenÛªs Open 1:02:20Tom Nyariki36 KEN2007

WomenÛªs Open 1:10:57Marie Davenport 28 IRL2003

MenÛªs Wheelchair 53:07Tony Nogueira 36 NJ2004

53:07 Tony Nogueira 40 NJ2008

WomenÛªs Wheelchair 1:09:44 Laurie Stephens 20MA2004

MenÛªs Masters 1:05:12 Eddy Hellebuyck 42NM 2003

WomenÛªs Masters 1:15:19Firaya Sultanova-Zhdanova 44RUS 2005

Defending Champions:

MenÛªs Open1:02:21Martin Fagan 26IRL2009

WomenÛªs Open1:11:07 Belainesh Zemedkun Gebre 21ETH2009

MenÛªs Wheelchair 55:36 Tony Nogueira 41NJ 2009

WomenÛªs Wheelchair 1:17:00 Laurie Stephens 24MA 2008

MenÛªs Masters1:07:42 Joseph Koech 40KEN 2009

WomenÛªs Masters 1:30:45 Laura Lipcsei 41CAN/MA 2009

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association
is a non-profit organization with a mission of managing athletic events and
promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A.’s
Boston Marathon
is the world’s oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local
events and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running
programs. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been
John Hancock Financial.